US6918703B2 - System for terminating optical fibers in a fiber optic connector - Google Patents

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US6918703B2
US6918703B2 US10/167,830 US16783002A US6918703B2 US 6918703 B2 US6918703 B2 US 6918703B2 US 16783002 A US16783002 A US 16783002A US 6918703 B2 US6918703 B2 US 6918703B2
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  • This invention generally relates to the art of fiber optic connector assemblies, and including a system for terminating a plurality of fiber ends in a fiber optic connector.
  • a typical fiber optic connector assembly includes a ferrule which mounts and centers an optical fiber or positions multiple fibers within the connector.
  • the ferrule may be fabricated of such materials as ceramic or plastic.
  • a ferrule holder of the connector embraces the ferrule and may be fabricated of such material as molded plastic. If the ferrule holder is not part of the connector housing, an outer housing may be provided about the ferrule holder for mating with a complementary connector or other mating connecting device.
  • a pair of fiber optic connectors or a connector and another optical fiber transmission device may be mated in an adapter which aligns the fibers to provide low insertion losses.
  • the adapter couples the connectors together so that their housed fibers connect end-to-end.
  • the adapter may be an in-line component, or the adapter can be designed for mounting in an opening in a panel, backplane, circuit board or the like.
  • Fiber optic connectors often are assembled at a factory where bare fiber ends of a fiber optic connector are terminated in the ferrule of the connector assembly.
  • the fiber ends typically are permanently epoxied within passages in the ferrule.
  • the end faces of the fiber ends are highly polished flush with the mating face of the ferrule.
  • fiber stubs have been used to facilitate termination.
  • a subassembly comprising a ferrule and some sort of fiber alignment component is terminated to one or more short pieces (“stubs”) of optical fibers at the factory.
  • the fiber stubs are adhered within the ferrule and the end faces thereof are polished flush with the mating face of the ferrule, as is done with conventional or completed fiber optic connectors.
  • This subassembly then is used in the field to terminate optical fibers to the factory terminated fiber stubs.
  • the present invention is directed to improvements in such field termination systems and connectors.
  • An object, therefore, of the invention is to provide a new and improved fiber optic connector assembly particularly applicable for field termination.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a new and improved system for field termination of a plurality of fiber ends of a fiber optic cable.
  • a fiber optic connector assembly in the exemplary embodiment of the invention, includes an outer housing having an interior cavity.
  • a termination module is insertable into the cavity of the outer housing and includes a ferrule for terminating a distal end of at least one optical fiber stub.
  • a base is attached to the ferrule and includes a channel for splicing a proximal end of the optical fiber stub to a fiber end of a fiber optic cable.
  • a cover is positionable onto the base for holding the fiber stub and fiber end in the channel.
  • a clamp holds the cover onto the base.
  • Complementary interengaging latch means are provided between the clamp and the outer housing for holding the termination module in the cavity in the housing.
  • the outer housing is open-ended with an open front mating end at which a mating face of the ferrule is exposed and an open rear end through which the fiber end of the fiber optic cable is positioned into the termination module.
  • a boot surrounds the fiber optic cable extending rearwardly of the housing.
  • Complementary interengaging second latch means are provided between the boot and the housing to hold the boot on the housing.
  • the clamp which holds the cover onto the base of the termination module is a spring metal sleeve embracing the base and the cover.
  • the latch means between the clamp and the outer housing include a latch arm on the metal sleeve engageable with a latch shoulder on the housing.
  • the channel in the base of the termination module includes a narrow forward portion for receiving the proximal end of the optical fiber stub and the fiber end of the fiber optic cable.
  • a wider rearward portion of the channel receives a buffered section of the fiber end of the fiber optic cable.
  • the cover includes a fiber cover part for covering a splicing area of the optical fiber stub and the fiber end of the fiber optic cable.
  • a separate buffer cover part covers the buffered section of the fiber end of the fiber optic cable.
  • the clamp comprises a spring metal sleeve embracing both the fiber cover part and the buffer cover part.
  • a termination fixture includes a body having a receptacle for positioning and holding the termination module.
  • the body has a plurality of buffer channels in registry with the channels in the base of the termination module, for receiving buffered sections of the plurality of fiber ends of the fiber optic cable.
  • Each buffer channel includes retaining means for holding the respective buffered section in the buffer channel.
  • the retaining means is provided by a reduced dimensional cross-sectional section of the respective buffer channel for retaining the respective buffered section by a press-fit.
  • FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of a fiber optic connector assembly according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the connector assembly, cut-away and in section axially or longitudinally thereof;
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the termination module of the assembly
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the ferrule and base components of the termination module, along with a pair of fiber stubs;
  • FIG. 5 is a view similar to that of FIG. 4 , with the fiber stubs terminated within the ferrule;
  • FIG. 6 is a front perspective view of the termination module, with an axial section through the outer housing;
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the fixture used in field terminating the connector assembly
  • FIG. 8 is a rear perspective view of the outer housing and termination module positioned in the fixture of FIG. 7 ;
  • FIG. 9 is a plan view of the key used in field terminating the connector assembly.
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the subassembly of the boot, fiber cables and tube member of the connector assembly
  • FIG. 11 is a view similar to that of FIG. 8 , showing a pair of buffered fibers being terminated;
  • FIG. 12 is a vertical section taken generally along line 12 — 12 of FIG. 11 ;
  • FIG. 13 is a vertical section taken generally along line 13 — 13 of FIG. 11 .
  • a fiber optic connector assembly generally designated 14 , which includes an outer housing, generally designated 16 , having an interior cavity 18 ( FIG. 2 ) within which a termination module, generally designated 20 , is inserted from the rear of the housing.
  • the housing is open-ended to define an open front end 16 a and an open rear end 16 b .
  • the housing may be molded of dielectric material such as plastic or the like and includes a flexible latch arm 22 on the exterior thereof for latching the connector assembly in mating condition within an adapter, for instance, or mating the assembly to a complementary mating connector or other connecting device.
  • a pair of rear latch arms 23 project rearwardly of the housing.
  • FIG. 3 shows the components of termination module 20 ( FIG. 2 ) which is disposed within interior cavity 18 of outer housing 16 .
  • termination module 20 includes a ferrule, generally designated 24 , and a base, generally designated 26 , attached to the ferrule and projecting rearwardly thereof.
  • a pair of alignment pins 28 extend through a pair of passages 30 in the ferule and are secured therein by a retainer clip 32 .
  • Termination module 20 further includes a fiber cover 34 and a buffer cover 36 positionable on top of base 26 and held thereon by a clamp in the form of a one-piece spring metal sleeve, generally designated 38 .
  • ferrule 24 includes a forward body portion 24 a defining a front mating face 24 b and a rear flange 24 c .
  • the rear flange forms a forwardly facing shoulder 24 d .
  • the ferrule may be fabricated of a plastic material.
  • base 26 includes a pair of forwardly projecting latch arms 26 a having latch hooks 26 b at the forward ends thereof for latching engagement behind shoulder 24 d of ferrule 24 as seen in FIG. 5 .
  • the base may be molded of plastic material or the like.
  • a cable retention boss 26 c projects rearwardly from base 26 and is formed with a pair of troughs 26 d in the top surface thereof.
  • Base 26 includes a pair of forward fiber channels 28 in communication with a pair of rear buffer channels 29 , the buffer channels being in communication with troughs 26 d.
  • a pair of fiber stubs 32 include forward distal ends 32 a and rear proximal ends 32 b . These fiber stubs are permanently adhered, as by epoxy, within a pair of passages in ferrule 24 such that distal ends 32 a of the fiber stubs are flush with front mating face 24 b of ferrule 24 as seen in FIG. 6 , with proximal ends 32 b of the fiber stubs projecting rearwardly of the ferrule as seen in FIG. 5 . It can be seen that the rear proximal ends of the fiber stubs are disposed in fiber channels 28 of base 26 .
  • fiber cover 34 and buffer cover 36 are positioned on top of the base.
  • the fiber cover has a rearwardly projecting tab 34 a which projects into a recess (not visible in the drawings) in the front of buffer cover 36 to join the covers in conjoint alignment.
  • the buffer cover has a rearwardly projecting cable retention boss 36 a with troughs 36 b on the underside thereof for registry with troughs 26 d of base 26 .
  • Spring sleeve 38 then is positioned over base 26 and covers 34 and 36 in the direction of arrow “A” ( FIG. 3 ) to hold the covers onto the base.
  • the metal spring sleeve has a forward clamping portion 38 a for engaging the top of fiber cover 34 and a rear clamping portion 38 b for engaging the top of buffer cover 36 .
  • a pair of resilient latch arms 38 c are formed integrally with the metal spring sleeve and project outwardly from opposite sides thereof.
  • termination module 20 ( FIG. 3 ) is assembled as described above, the module is inserted through open rear end 16 b of outer housing 16 in the direction of arrow “B” ( FIG. 6 ) until the front hooked ends 26 b of latch arms 26 a of base 26 engage interior shoulders 42 within the housing as seen in FIG. 6 . In this position, resilient latch arms 38 c of metal spring sleeve 38 snap outwardly behind a pair of latch shoulders 44 of the housing.
  • the termination module now is secured within the housing, with front mating face 24 b of ferrule 24 projecting outwardly beyond or at least exposed at front open end 16 a of the housing as clearly seen in FIG. 6 .
  • This entire assembly of termination module 20 and outer housing 16 , along with fiber stubs 32 can be fabricated or assembled at the factory and then readily used in the field for field termination of a pair of fiber optic cables.
  • fiber optic “cable” is used herein and in the claims hereof as incorporating a single buffered optical fiber as well as a plurality of buffered fibers or a plurality of fibers within an outer jacket or cladding of a multi-fiber cable.
  • a buffered fiber is formed by a bare optical fiber surrounded by a dielectric or “buffer”.
  • FIGS. 7-9 show certain appliances for use in field termination of connector assembly 14 ( FIGS. 1 and 2 ) by using the factory fabricated subassembly of termination module 20 and outer housing 16 as seen in FIG. 6 .
  • FIGS. 7 and 8 show a disposable termination fixture, generally designated 46 , which includes a body 46 a defining a receptacle 46 b shaped and contoured for positioning and holding termination module 20 within outer housing 16 as seen in FIG. 8 .
  • the body has a pair of buffer channels 48 in the top surface thereof. When the termination module and outer housing are positioned in the fixture as seen in FIG. 8 , buffer channels 48 are in alignment with buffer channels 29 ( FIGS. 4 and 5 ) in base 26 of the termination module.
  • FIGS. 7 and 8 show that the rear mouths of buffer channels 48 have cable retaining means in the form of inwardly projecting ribs 48 a which define reduced-dimensional cross-sectional sections of the buffer channels for retaining respective buffered sections of a pair of fiber optic cables, as will be seen hereinafter.
  • FIG. 8 shows a disposable key, generally designated 50 , used in the system of the invention, as will be seen hereinafter.
  • the key has a handle portion 50 a which is integral with a two-part probe including a forward, smaller probe portion 50 b and a rear larger probe portion 50 c .
  • the key is used to spread fiber cover 24 and buffer cover 36 away from base 26 , as will be seen hereinafter.
  • FIG. 10 shows a pair of fiber optic cables, generally designated 52 , each of which includes an inner fiber 54 surrounded by an outer dielectric or buffer 56 . It can be seen in FIG. 10 that the cables have been prepared by removing buffers 56 to expose bare fibers ends 54 a at the ends of the cables.
  • the term “cable” is intended to mean an individual buffered fiber as well as a plurality of buffered fibers surrounded by an outer jacket or cladding.
  • the cables are threaded forwardly through a boot, generally designated 58 , and a retention tube, generally designated 60 .
  • the boot has a forward section 58 a and a pair of latch openings 58 b . The assembly of the boot and retention tube will be described hereinafter.
  • FIG. 11 shows a pair of cables 52 A and 52 B being assembled within termination module 20 as the termination module and outer housing 16 are held within termination fixture 46 .
  • key 50 is inserted into the rear of the termination module and is rotated upwardly in the direction of arrow “C”. This spreads fiber cover 34 ( FIG. 3 ) and buffer cover 36 upwardly away from base 26 to open fiber channels 28 and buffer channels 29 in the base.
  • Each cable 52 ( 52 A and 52 B) then can be inserted into the rear of the termination module, with the cables prepared to expose fiber ends 54 a (FIG. 10 ).
  • FIG. 11 shows cable 52 A fully inserted into the termination module.
  • fiber end 54 a of that cable When fully inserted, fiber end 54 a of that cable will abut against the proximal end 32 b ( FIG. 4 ) of the right-hand fiber stub 32 .
  • fiber channels 28 in base 26 function to splice fiber stubs 32 to fiber ends 54 a of the cables.
  • buffered sections 56 of the cables are disposed in buffer channels 29 ( FIGS. 4 and 5 ) of base 26 .
  • the fiber is pressed downwardly into its respective channel 48 in fixture 46 .
  • Retaining ribs 48 a serve to hold either cable in its respective channel by a press-fit, while the other cable can be manipulated as seen in FIG. 11 .
  • FIG. 12 shows smaller probe portion 50 b in its operative condition when key 50 is rotated to the position shown in FIG. 11 .
  • the smaller probe portion is effective to spread fiber cover 34 upwardly in the direction of arrow “D” against the biasing of clamping potion 38 a of metal spring sleeve 38 .
  • This allows fiber ends 54 a of cables 52 to be inserted freely into abutting relationship with the rear proximal ends 32 b of fiber stubs 32 .
  • FIG. 13 shows larger probe portion 50 c of key 50 being effective to raise buffer cover 36 away from base 26 against the biasing of clamping portion 38 b of metal spring sleeve 38 .
  • This opens buffer channels 29 in the base for insertion thereinto of a full buffered section 56 of a cable.
  • key 50 is rotated back opposite the direction of arrow “C” (FIG. 11 ), whereupon clamping portions 38 a and 38 b of metal spring sleeve 38 bias fiber cover 34 and buffer cover 36 downwardly to completely clamp the fibers and cable within termination module 20 .
  • connection tube 60 ( FIG. 10 ) is moved forwardly to embrace cable retention boss 26 c of cover 26 and cable retention boss 36 a of buffer cover 36 to secure the cover onto the base to preclude any movement whatsoever.
  • Boot 58 then is moved forwardly by inserting forward section 58 a of the boot into rear open end 16 b of housing 16 until rear latch arms 23 of the housing snap into latch openings 58 b of the boot.
  • Connector assembly 14 now is fully assembled as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , terminating the pair of fiber optic cables 52 .

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